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Published: 2010-06-09 08:41:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 619; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 0
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These cute, albeit decrepit Mat64 EMUs are making their last runs as I type this. They're expected to be completely phased out soon. These are about the most uniquely Dutch-looking trains I saw during my all-too-brief visit to the Netherlands.Related content
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Interesting little engine. I notice the Dutch don't seem to use those two, round bumpers up front, as with most Euro trains (the USA going for a "handshake" coupler at either end). Nice shot, especially with those interesting logos in the background--gives it an "antique" look (the Burger King sign notwithstanding! 
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These MAT 64 trainsets are EMUs, and they never haul other coaches, only get coupled with other EMUs. Therefore, the Scharfenberg automatic coupler is all that's needed on these. Just like Scharfenberg couplers in most American transit systems, these couplers join the trains mechanically, electrically, and electronically. Conventional, locomotive-hauled railroad equipment throughout Europe uses hook and buffer couplings like you described above.
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A 'Dog-face', or that's what they call them in Holland
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I could see that, but not a Cocker Spaniel...more like a pug...
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It's about the closest resemblance to the first generation Shinkansen trains I've ever seen in Europe.
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Yeah, I wish I could take credit for it.
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You keep thinking they'll withdraw them from service. It just never happens.
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Apparently they're pretty reliable, so it's hard to justify scrapping something that still works and won't break.
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Perhaps so, I just don't find them very nice to actually ride
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That's the way of it often. Rugged doesn't necessarily mean pleasant.
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LOL I hadn't noticed that, but you're right.
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